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Ground crew men are pulling a protective nylon cover over wing of an R.C.A.V. jet. When planes are parked outside, this versatile, modern fabric keeps the weather out, The men like nylon because it's lighter than canvas, easier to- handle, Did you know? INDUSTRIAL HISTORY was made when the first sod was turned for new C4-1, plant at Maitland, In the Company's Annual Report, just released, President fI, Gre- vale Smith (right) told share. holders of record $1.01/2 million spent on new construction in 1951. Many new chemical pro. jects wore started to provide you with betterIbings in the future, MONTREAL by far the largest single project ever undertaken by C-1-t is the plant fe menu, facture nylon intermediates at Maitland, Ontario. It will make Canada self-sufficient in all chemicals needed to manufacture this wonder fabtic. The new plant will lead to more hylcm for your easier living, CANADIAN INDUSTRIES LIMITED WEDNESDAY, Y not 1.00a TIT,E WINCHAM 4DVANCT4,-TIM S Minister Once Hullett Teacher The man who is resporishile for the education of all the school child, rep in the Ontario school aystem wishes his problema were ail as easy to solve as they Were when he taught at S. S. No, 7, Hullett Township, early in the career which inpludeci 31 years as director of the University of Tor- onto extension department and ulti- mately saw him hecome Minister of Education in the present Ontario government. The Hon Dr. R, 3, Dunlop recalled his early teaching days to the 1Qth annual meeting of the Huron County Library Co-operative in. MacKay Hall on Monday night. oT had eight pupils, no library and a salary of $325 per annum, paid twice yearly," he told the meeting. "My written agreement to teach called for me to sweep the school and light the fires. Those were my two educat- ional problems of that time, "I didn't know much about sweep- ing as I had six sisters. So, on Friday afternoon I told my sight pupils that if they got their school-work done early, I would let the boys clean the yard and the girls sweep the floor. That was one problem solved. "Just about when it was the time of year to light the fires, along came a tall, strong boy, who wanted in- struction in a number of subjects in the high school level. "You like to get up early,'." I said to him. "If you'll come in in the morning and light the stove, I'll be along about 8.30 and give you lots of instruction" That's how I solved my educational problems at S. S. No. 7 Hullett. I wish I could solve them as easy now.—Goderich Signal-Star. Cotton can be grown in different colors so that it doesn't have to be dyed, Teeswater To Vote On Building Issue A change in, the picture regarding the controversial 'Post, Office ques- tion" came about last Week, when Teeswater. Council passed a motion for a vote by the ratepayers. Decision of the ballot will be whether or not the ratepayers are in favour of the issuing of debentures to the extent Of $25,000 for the purchase of a site and erecting of a building to be used as a Post Office and for Municipal offices. By passing this motion, Council rescinded their decision to build an addition to the Town Hall which would he rented for Post Office ac- eommodation. It is understood that the site in question is the land from which the former Presbyterian Church stable was recently removed, the propertY now owned by X. A MacDonald, If the vote, a date for which has not yet been set, is favorable, It is under- stood that Council will proceed with a building large enough to house the Post Office and certain municipal offices, It is estimated that such could be done within the $25,000 mark. The Department of Public Works, it is also understood will rent such Portion of the building as a Post Office at a set remuneration, and over a period it would be an investment on which the municipality could real- ize financial profit. As is stated above, no mention of a date is made as yet, and the rate- payers should have more facts before th em before being asked to ballot on the question.—Teeswater News. Medical statistics show 600,000 Can- adians suffer from arthritis and rheumatism. MIRK -Airmen's Institute The story of Canadian Fisheries and a wealth of information was given by Mrs, Gordon Brown, convenor of Agriculture and Canadian Industries, at the May meeting of the Gerrie W. 1, on. Thursday at the home of Mrs; Ethel Bradnock. Fishing was the earliest industry. Canada has the longest coastline of any country in the world. Fish marketing in 1948 yielded $145,000,000. Numbers of Fish- ermen have electric equipment and very modern apparatus. On the east coast we have the oyster and lobster industry, On the west coat, in B.C. there are salmon, herring and halibut catches, and there they have the largest canneries and also one of the largest fish cold storage plants in the world. In spite of all this Canath Ian people are not great fish eaters, Roll call was answered with "My favorite plant and its culture," Mrs. J. Baylor brought thoughts on the motto, "It is not enough to love flowers, a gardener must hate weeds," She ended by repeating Edgar Guest's poem, "Plant and Weed." Mrs, Russell Adams gave several Interesting items of Cur- rent Events. The president, Mrs, Cecil Wilson, presided for business when committees were appointed and ar- rangements made for entertaining the 50th annual meeting of the East Hur- on District W. I. on June 13th. Mrs, Gordon Brown was named a branch director A donation of five dollars was voted for the Salvation Army and ten dollars to the "Save the Children" fund, Mrs. W. C, King and Mrs. H, Ferguson assisted by the hostess, served delicious refreshments. Next meeting will be at the hbme of Mrs. Norman Gadke on July 8th. The May meeting of Belmore W, I, was held in the Belmore Arena on Wednesday afternoon, May 14tha with an attendance of eighteen members , and three visitors. The officers for ! this year are as follows; president, Mrs. Elmer Zinn; 1st, vice-pres., Mrs, Harvey Ballagh; and vice-pres, Mrs. Eldon Renwick; secatreas, Mrs, Thos. Abraham; district director, Mrs, Wm, Elliott; pianist, Mrs. Russell Nickel; auditors, Mrs. Farrell and Mrs. Har- per. The highlight of this meeting was an address by Lieut. Kirby of the Wingham Salvation Army; In the in- terests of the Red Shield drive. He spoke of the work done by the Army, both locally and in Toronto, of the homes for young and old in need of a home, and of guidance, and appealed to the mothers to bring up their children according to the teachings of Jesus. Mrs. R. J. McKellar, the district president was present and addressed the meeting. Mrs. McCosh spoke briefly and also Mrs. John Gowdy, who was president of the W. I. at one time and who is always a welcome visitor. Lunch was served by the hos- tesses: Mrs, Harry Mulvey, Mrs. Wal- ter Woods, Mrs. Wm, Merkley and Mrs. Harry Gowdy. The school children of Howick and S. S. No.,, Carrick, the teachers and Mrs. C. uglas, music supervisor, are quite busy practising for an "Em- pire Day Musicale," to be held in the Belmore Arena on Friday evening, May 23rd., at 8,15. Mr, Carbett of Waterloo will be present with a Hall- man Electric Organ which he will demonstrate. It is hoped that the par- ents and the public will turn out to witness the efforts put forth by the children and their teachers. Personals Mr. Steve Abram of London, spent the week-end with Mr. Ken Horton. Mr. George Inglis and Mr. Bert Harris arc delegates this week to a legion convention held in Montreal. They expect to be away until Satur- day, May 24th. Miss Dianne Fitch spent the week- end with Miss Nancy Elliott Mr. A, Weiler of Kitchener, attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. L. Bruder, of Walkerton ,on Thursday and spent the week-end with his fam- ily here. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Keernar of Toronto, visited over the week-end with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Fitch Sr. Miss Christine Sterling of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Haskins and family. Mrs. Priess and family attended a birthday gathering at the home of Mrs. Reidt of Clifford on Sunday. The occasion was the 94th birthday of Mrs. Priess's mother' Mrs. Shama of Clifford. Mr. and Mrs. Will Darling and Itir. and Mrs, Elmer Zinn were in Torontaa on Saturday, attending the funeral of their cousin, Mr. Sam lVfeCullougha• Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Harkness visit- ed on Wednesday with Mr, and Mrs;, C. Boyd. Mrs, Scott Inglis spent the passt week with Mrs. R. .1, Scott of Bel- grave. Mr, and Mrs. C. Bronson of Gaits, visited over the Week-end with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Row- land Ballagh. Mrs. John Gowdy is visiting at pre- sent with Mr. and Mrs, Roy GowdY- Mr, and Mrs. Howard Gowing- of Tiverton, visited with Mr and Mrs., George Merkley on Sunday. Service at the United Church was conducted as usual by the minister, Rev, J. H. Martin, who took as his text, Luke 5, 4. Junior members of the choir sang a special number. Wedding bells are ringing in the neighbourhood. Misses Alice and Johanna Mitchel,, Mr. Douglas Mitchell of Burlington. Miss Margaret Grant and Miss Joan_ Adams of Brussels, were dinner guests of Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Abraham. on Wednesday last. Clinton Seeks Funds For Artificial Ice Clinton Lions Club at an enthusias- tic dinner meeting held in St. Paula: Parish Hall launched a campaign tit raise $30,000 to install artificial ice equipment in Clinton Lions Arena this year. The Club formally adopted a resol- ution to proceed with the project, and then heard the reports of the Artificial Ice Committee, headed by W. E. Perdue, and the Finance Com- mittee, headed by Frank tainglasicia Q.C. It was decided to award a contract for installation of the equipment, us- ing the direct-expansion system, work. to get under way at the earliest pos- sible date. It was also decided to carry on a well-organized fund-raising cam- paign, with an objective of $30,000, to finance the project In this connection, following the meeting, -the members of the Lions Club themselves were canvassed for subscriptions to the ice campaign. Compressors and other equipment will be installed in a fully- insulated room which will be constructed under the seats in the southeastern cornea- of the rink—Clinton News-Records NEWS OF ....4WWQR4 Salvation Army 'Officer Is Speaker At Women's Institute Meeting.